Steven Y.

Imagine walking into McDonalds to buy an apple pie. You swipe your credit card, get the receipt, and stuff it in your pocket. Three days later, McDonald bills you for an apple pie every month because on your receipt it said, "By entering into this purchase, you have agreed to being billed every month for an Apple pie. If you object to this agreement, please notify us within three days. If you do not notify us within three days, you will be billed an Apple Pie every month, for a year..."

Doesn't that sound like a scam?

Well, this is exactly what The Knot did to me, and many many other wedding vendors. We were promised an advertising contract that would be month to month. Then, in fine print on the first bill, they had lingo that allowed them to bill our credit card every month. This method of billing is called "negative option billing." Which means, if you don't say no, we can steal from you legally for a year.

More of my story can be found here:

http://www.dreamweddingshawaii.com/the-knot-scam-dont-buy-into-their-advertising-opportunities/

I am pissed... as with so many other victims of the Knot.

The problem is that we our complaints are scattered over the internet. And there is not viable way for us to communicate to each other. So... I've created a facebook group.

https://www.facebook.com/knotrippedmeoff

Please, if you've been ripped off: vendor or bride, or anyone. Please join my group. Lets communicate, share stories, and lets sue these bastards when we get enough voices.